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P217 KSC

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,068 mi
Last recorded61,068 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 KSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,790 miles

front suspension prescribed area corroded but not considerd exsesive

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,844 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 49,324 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 49,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 44,668 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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P217 KSC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P217 KSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P217 KSC registered?

P217 KSC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P217 KSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 KSC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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